The A’s aren’t just talking about the future anymore — they’re acting like it. In this episode of Locked On A’s, Booney is joined by longtime Las Vegas sports anchor Ron Futrell to break down what the Tyler Soderstrom extension actually means. Not just for the roster, not just for payroll — but for the identity of the franchise. This is a team locking in young stars, guaranteeing real money years into the future, and doing it publicly in Las Vegas. That alone is a seismic shift. Ron was on the ground at the Experience Center for the extension announcement and explains why holding that moment in Vegas wasn’t symbolic — it was intentional.From there, the conversation widens. Ron explains why the A’s already view themselves as a Las Vegas team, how the Experience Center works like “the Sphere for baseball,” and why this ownership group is finally putting money where its mouth is. They dig into future extensions (Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz), revenue streams fans don’t think about, how the stadium deal actually works, and why baseball may end up being the best cultural fit Vegas has ever had. This isn’t hype. It’s infrastructure, timing, and commitment lining up — and for once, the A’s are ahead of the curve.A's, Athletics, Las Vegas A's, A's Vegas, Tyler Soderstrom, Tyler Soderstrom extension, Soderstrom contract, A's extensions, A's young core, A's payroll, A's stadium, Las Vegas stadium, A's Experience Center, Las Vegas Experience Center, Ron Futrell, Locked On A's, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Mark Kotsay, John Fisher, Las Vegas Ballpark, Aviators, MLB Las Vegas, A's rebuild, A's future, Vegas baseball, Las Vegas sports, MLB stadium financing, Bally's Tropicana site, stadium authority leaseJoin the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.